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Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott

Oct 8, 2019

Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott

Gloria Anne Fornelli Sinnott, age 82, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019.

Gloria was born on October 25, 1936 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Louis and Quin (Ruscio) Fornelli.

Gloria graduated from Sharpsville High School in 1954 and from the Edinboro State Teachers College in 1958 with a B.S. in...

Esio Joseph Bertoncini

Oct 6, 2019

Esio Joseph Bertoncini

Esio Joseph Bertoncini, 97, a resident of Springhill Senior Living Community's Forestview Skilled Nursing, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019.

Esio was born April 5, 1922, in Burgettstown, son of the late Antonio and Delphina (Tartaruga) Bertoncini. He lived most of his life in the Penn Hills area of Pittsburgh until he moved to Harborcreek Township in 2001....

George A Silay Sr

Oct 3, 2019

George A Silay Sr

George A. Silay Sr. passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his residence with his children by his side. He was born December 12, 1948 in Erie, a son of the late Joseph J. Silay Jr. and Helen B. Hornyak Silay.

George attended Strong Vincent High School and then served his country in the Vietnam War...

C. David Rogers

Oct 2, 2019

C. David Rogers Researcher, Inventor, Teacher, and Consultant

C. David Rogers, 86, of Erie, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at LECOM Senior Living Center. He was born April 1, 1933 in Erie, PA, a son of the late Charles J. Rogers and Mona Hauer Rogers Rice.

David graduated from Saint Andrew Grade School and later Strong...

James Joseph Mccall

Sep 23, 2019

James Joseph McCall

James Joseph McCall passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 peacefully and surrounded by his Loving Family. He now joins his beloved wife Rita in Eternity. She preceded him there on December 16, 2018 and September 19th was their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

He was born in Erie on October 25, 1931 to the Late William John...

John M. Marini

Sep 23, 2019

John M. Marini

John M. "Jack" Marini, 76, of Erie, died Monday, September 23, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1943 in Erie, a son of the late Alex and Anna Rossi Marini.

Jack was a first generation American from Forli del Sannio, Italy.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1961.

Jack...

Ulania Lillian Sinko

Sep 13, 2019

Ulania Lillian Sinko

Ulania "Lillian" Sinko, 95, of Erie, left for heaven on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born March 10,1924 in Allison, PA, a daughter of the late Ignats and Katherine (Kowalski) Sinko.

Lillian was a graduate of Union City High School Class of 1942. After graduation she moved to New York City for opportunities.

She enlisted in...

Patricia A. Shaw

Sep 11, 2019

Patricia A. Shaw

Patricia A. "Patty" Shaw, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at UPMC Hamot.

She was born April 13, 1968 in Erie, a daughter of the late Edna Rosenberger Shaw, and Robert Shaw, Sr., of Conneaut, OH.

She was a graduate of McDowell High School. Patty enjoyed her pets and followed politics and...

Aldo Walter Desanto

Sep 9, 2019

Aldo "Walter" DeSanto

Aldo "Walter" DeSanto, 90, of Erie, passed away peacefully Monday, September 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born September 22, 1928 in San Lucido, Italy a son of the late Vincenzo and Rosaria Caputo DiSanto.

He worked as a carpenter for 30 years and was a member of carpenters local union #420.

Aldo enjoyed playing...

Evelyn C. Dinicola Cuzzola

Aug 26, 2019

Evelyn C. DiNicola Cuzzola

Evelyn C. DiNicola Cuzzola, 94, passed away at her daughter's home in Millcreek on August 26, 2019 very peacefully due to a brief illness. Her daughter Deborah had been her sole caregiver for 9 years and provided amazing care to her mother. Deborah received help from Family Hospice, part of UPMC Hamot, and she is grateful...

Carmelo F. Presogna

Aug 18, 2019

Carmelo F. Presogna

Carmelo F. "Carm" Presogna, 92, of Erie Pennsylvania passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, August 18, 2019.

Carm was born in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, on October 13, 1926, the son of Guiseppe and Carmela Fabrizio Presogna. He was preceded in death by his parents, twelve siblings and his loving wife Janet.

Carm is survived by his...

Ann Downing Sala

Aug 9, 2019

Ann Downing Sala

Ann Downing Sala passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born August 10, 1932 to Jerome Francis and Mildred Downing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter D. Sala, former Editor of the Erie-Times News.

She is survived by her three children, Mas (Barbara), Mariangela, and Peter J. Sala...

Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain

Aug 8, 2019

Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain

Kymberly Zonna-Chamberlain died in faith on August 8, 2019 surrounded by her Dad and brothers. She battled Devic's syndrome for more than two decades and her strength, courage and resilience was an inspiration to us all.

Kymberly was born on Sept. 10, 1965 in Erie, PA to the late BJ Zonna-Serrins and Anthony J. "Tony" Zonna.

During her...

Joseph C. Sereno

Aug 4, 2019

Joseph C. Sereno

Joseph C. Sereno, 86, of Erie, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 at LECOM at Village Square. He was born January 14, 1933 in Brockway, PA, a son of the late Stanley and Mary Spizzano Sereno.

Joseph worked at the Lord Corporation, retiring in 1987.

He enjoyed bowling, baseball, softball, and going to the casino. He was...

Dolores L. Mennini Meeker

Jul 24, 2019

Dolores L. Mennini Meeker

Dolores L. Mennini Meeker, 83, of Erie, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born May 17, 1936 in Erie, a daughter of the late Paul and Pia Serafini Mennini.

Dolores was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She had a long career at Union Bank...

Frank Joseph Pizzo

Jul 19, 2019

Frank Joseph Pizzo

Frank Joseph Pizzo, 55, formerly of Erie, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, OH with his loving family by his side. He was born January 2, 1964 in Erie, a son of the late Sam and Eleanor Ferrante Pizzo.

He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School and Gannon University....

Emilio F. Difilippo

Jul 15, 2019

Emilio F. DiFilippo

Emilio F. DiFilippo, 99, of Erie, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Millcreek Community Hospital. He was born January 9, 1920 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy, a son of the late Giovanni and Clementina Bonaminio DiFilippo. He had lived in Erie since 1952.

He was a devoted loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Besides his parents...

Harold D. Markham

Jul 15, 2019

Harold D. Markham

Harold D. Markham, 75, of Erie, passed away, peacefully, Monday July 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1944in Erie, a son of the late Harry Markham, Sr. and Ann Christine Spinks Markham.

Harold owned numerous businesses and was a constable for Summit Township elections.

He was a professional boxer, the heavyweight champion of...

Donald A. Covatto

Jul 10, 2019

Donald A. Covatto

Donald A. Covatto, 59, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born July 14, 1959 in Fort Huachuca, AZ, a son of Doloris Bettilyon Covatto of Erie and the late Anthony Covatto.

Donald was a graduate of McDowell High School.

He enjoyed golf and softball. He was an avid Pittsburgh...

Arlene A. Dole D Amico

Jul 8, 2019

Arlene A. Dole D'Amico

Arlene A. Dole D'Amico, 70, of Erie, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

She was born July 13, 1948 in North Collins, NY, a daughter of the late Harold and Anna Cocca Dole and had lived in Erie most of her life.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who...